Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/15 to 2/22.

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A new bus station on Melrose Avenue near 24th Street is reflected on the sidewalk. Want to see your photograph in Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there’s to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.

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Ongoing

  • Through March 12 — Winter Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. Visit this link for more information.
  • Through April 23 — “A Marriage of Art and Math – Artwork Inspired by Dual Platonic Solids” featuring artwork by Mark A. Reynolds presented in part by the City of Roanoke through the Roanoke Arts Commission at Hollins University’s Eleanor D. Wilson Museum (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). Find more information, including museum hours, at this link.
  • Through May 6 — “The Railroad and the Art of Place,” a photography exhibit featuring the work of David Kahler at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Daid Kahler photographed trains along the Pocahontas Division of the Norfolk Southern Railway to explore his own aesthetic of “place.” Find more information at this link. ($)
  • Through May 6 — “The Art of Place” featuring work by Susan Egbert, Angie Patton Poe, Nan Mahone Wellborn, and Brett LaGue at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). This exhibit captures idyllic scenes and the natural beauty of the greater Roanoke region. Find more information at this link. ($)

Wednesday, February 15

  • 11:30 to 1 p.m. — “Celebrating Gainsboro” Presentation at Roanoke Higher Education Center (108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 5 to 7 p.m. — Dinner and a Movie at Melrose Branch Library (2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — Hollins vs. Washington and Lee Basketball Game at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
  • 7 p.m. — Live Music: Tim Martin and Brian Wheeling at the Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7 to 9 p.m. — Soul Sessions Wednesday Night Poetry Show at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring local poets and musicians.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Chris Timbers Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Thursday, February 16

  • 4 to 9 p.m. — Gun Violence Prevention Commission retreat at the Belmont Branch Library (1101 Morningside St., Roanoke).
  • 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Night Howls at the Mill Mountain Zoo (Mill Mountain Spur, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 6 to 7 p.m. — Kids’ Paint Night at Gainsboro Branch (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7 p.m. — Hoot and Holler: Voices of Veterans at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: That 1 Guy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: William Seymour at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Lua Flora at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, February 17

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 10 a.m. — VHSL State Wrestling Championships at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Valentine’s Weekend Celebration at the Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Kevin Daniel at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7 p.m. — Book Launch with Cathryn Hankla: Immortal Stuff at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) — Live music: Judy Chops at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Live Music: Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohen, & Sarah Jarosz at the Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave. SW, Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Live music: Maiden & Crow at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Empty Bottles at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, February 18

  • 9 to 5 p.m. — Intro to Wild Caving at the Public Works Service Center (1802 Courtland Rd. NE, Roanoke. Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 10:30 to 5 p.m. — Paint your pet at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 1 to 3 p.m. — Intro to Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop at the Hurt Park Community Garden (1718 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke) from LEAP Community Gardens.
  • 2 to 5 p.m. — Views and Brews E-Bike Tours at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Beads & Bling at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Chad Nickell and The Loose Change at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. Live music: John Cowan & Friends at the Floyd Country Store (206 South Locust St., Floyd). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: The Wilson Springs Hotel at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, February 19

  • 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 1 to 3 p.m. — Intro to fruit tree pruning workshop at the Hurt Community Garden (1718 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 1 to 5 p.m. — Salem Mayhem vs. Elmira Renegades at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — Paint Nite: Blue Mountain Summit at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 4:30 p.m. — Live Music: Star City Swag at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
  • 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7) — Live music: Will Overman/ The Mallett Brothers at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, February 20 (Presidents Day)

  • 4 to 9 p.m. — Education Appreciation Night at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke)

Tuesday, February 21

  • 8 to 9 a.m. — Wake Up, Roanoke Presented By: Tech Squared at the Roanoke Regional Chamber Office (210 South Jefferson St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular agenda meeting in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 3:30 p.m. — Roanoke Arts Commission meeting in the Economic Development Conference Room (117 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 4 p.m. — Fair Housing Board meeting in Room 309, North at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 5:45 to 7:45 — L’eroica (Roanoke’s Friendliest Ride) at the Cardinal Bicycle Grandin (1312 Winborne St. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6 p.m. — Live Music: The Foreign Lands at the Floyd Country Store (206 South Locust St., Floyd). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 p.m. — Roanoke Planning Commission work session at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Run & Walk at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Trivia Night at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 p.m. — Music Bingo at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave., SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council public hearing meeting in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Steve Hofstetter: Me, Myself, and Id at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, February 22

  • 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. —  Brew Ha-Ha at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.